Description
Chicken Tinga is a flavorful Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a smoky, spicy tomato and chipotle sauce. Perfect for tacos, tostadas, or burritos.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup chicken broth
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Mix in the dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes